Navigational officers onboard commercial ships are responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and operation of the vessel. They work in the ship’s bridge or control room and are responsible for […]
Marine diesel engines are the workhorses of the shipping industry, powering vessels ranging from small boats to massive container ships and tankers. These engines are designed to operate for extended […]
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by humanity today. The rise in temperatures caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions has far-reaching consequences for our planet’s ecosystems, […]
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is looking to trial the use of liquefied bio-methane (LBM) derived from cattle manure, in LNG-fueled vessels. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LBM […]
Luxembourg-headquartered logistics specialist CLdN reports that its RO/RO vessel the M/V Delphine has now been successfully fitted with a rotor sails wind propulsion system will return to service from Zeebrugge, Belgium, as […]
The Persian Gulf is a body of water located in the Western part of Asia, surrounded by Iran to the North, Saudi Arabia to the South, the United Arab Emirates […]
Watertight doors are an essential safety feature found on ships, designed to prevent the passage of water in both directions between compartments during flooding or accidents. They are used in […]
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) supports the objectives of the European Green Deal, EU Climate Law and the Paris Agreement. As an important part of the European economy, […]
The Persian Gulf is home to many islands, mostly small, distributed in the gulf’s entire geographic area and administered by the neighboring nations. Most islands are sparsely populated, with some being barren, and […]
The steering gear system is an indispensable part of any vessel. The steering gear controls the function of the rudder system, which in turn, controls the manoeuvring or turning of […]
